Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Advanced Programme for Marketing and Sales Professionals (APMP) : Transformative Journey to C-Suite Roles

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Functional Programmes

About Programme

The sales and marketing function at any organization forms the backbone of the business. A proper and scientific approach to the sales and marketing functions not only makes the business viable and efficient but also makes the business reasonably immune to sudden and inevitable environmental changes. This one-year course is developed with the clear focus on sales and marketing for big corporates, small and medium enterprises, and for entrepreneurs.

Programme Content

Modules:

Basic Building Blocks of Marketing (Module Zero)
Financial Acumen for Marketing & Sales Professionals
Leadership at the Executive Level
Managing Products, Services and Brands
Sales Management & Retailing Strategy
Strategic Integrated Marketing Communications
Marketing in the Digital Era
Building Customer-Centric Organizations
Marketing Analytics for Decision-Making
Strategic Marketing Perspective

Capstone Project

Alumni Benefits

LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 35,000 members.
LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.
LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.
The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.
Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.
The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.
Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.
By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform

Pedagogy

Pedagogy
Each course will be taught with the help of case studies, live corporate examples and general discussions. To provide greater industry insights, practitioners would also be invited to share their experiences.

Programme Audience

Programme is targeted at middle to senior level executives in sales and marketing function from both product and service marketing organizations. The pedagogy will primarily be participant centric (case-based) with special emphasis on experiential learning. Participants looking for cutting-edge knowledge on both strategic and tactical issues in sales and marketing of products and services (including consumer and institutional markets) may apply for the programme.

Working professionals with a minimum of eight (08) years of work-experience and who are interested in pursuing a career in the area of sales and marketing will find the course interesting and stimulating. Specifically, executives working in sales/marketing/operations/customer relations/marketing analytics will find the course useful to increase their productivity and growth.

Testimonials

"APMP-14 was a highly interactive batch with an incredibly supportive faculty. I want to emphasize that while we covered the basics of accounting and a variety of marketing metrics in the MBA program, the real value comes from applying this knowledge in the real world. Learning provides knowledge, but practical experience is what truly makes a difference. If you've been in marketing for more than five years, you're likely to be familiar with the nuances of the field. However, during my campus visit to IIMC, the lectures and exercises we participated in revealed that marketing goes far beyond just planning and execution. Its about turning a product into a profitable venture and learning to work effectively across different functions"

Uma Chhabria

Earnest John Group of Companies, Marketing Manager

"The Advanced Programme in Management (APMP) at IIM Calcutta was a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed, covering a comprehensive range of topics that are crucial for today's dynamic business environment. I am Meenu Sasikumar, the founder and CEO of AMG Invest, a business consulting and startup enabler. We help founders across different sectors and geographies connect with strategic investors during their funding journey. Overall, the APMP at IIM Calcutta has equipped me with the skills and confidence to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change in my organization. I highly recommend this programme to anyone looking to advance and make an impact in career or business."

Meenu Sasikumar

Batch: 14

"I have gained excellent learning from this programme which will help me to apply in real life. Also got more insights on Marketing, Branding and Market Research, which will help me to pursue a career in my desired profile. The entire course very interesting and insightful. There have been topics which I could relate to and topics which were new, thereby helping me to enhance my knowledge."

Sreetama Sur

CEO, AMG Invest

"This course has helped me to gain different perspectives to understand the market and concepts which can be applied to grow the marketing share of the organisation. The course is an eye opener to see the market from different angles. The course is full of learning new concepts and understanding current marketing issues."

Kumar Vaibhab

Batch: 11

"This course has a structured process of managing different aspects of business. It also has an impact of proper planning and organising Implementing and reviewing business strategies. For me, every class has been like a new door to developing my business acumen."

Rajeev Joseph

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., Executive Manager (Sales)

"The IIM Calcutta APMP accelerated my career growth and enhanced my subject expertise. The programme provided the best of resources and learning environments clubbed with campus residencies. Anyone who is thinking of making an impact in Marketing and Sales should definitely enrol for APMP programme."

Sagar Bahadur

Batch: 12

"Earlier, I was not sure about the course whether it will benefit me as a professional or no. But when I enrolled for it, the teaching style of the professors was exactly like how they would teach regular MBA students and not someone who is just doing a distance learning course. The course helped me understand business intelligence, analysis, and market observations, to structure various things, to position the brand, and moreover it helped me as an individual to expand my thought process."

Ravi Anand

The Times of India Group, Chief Manager

"It was an intense one-year journey, which gave me an opportunity to learn various marketing functions using case study methodology from the best professors in the field. This Programme helped me understand different facets of a business."

Anu Abraham

Batch: 12

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